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• Tour axe is a blow to seamer Jon

  JON LEWIS has admitted his disappointment at being left out of England's one-day squad for the tour of Pakistan this winter but insists he hasn't given up hope of resuming his international cricket career. read more

• Caring Ian's blond locks raise cash for charity

  CARING Ian Grimes, whose mum Christine died from cancer, decided he wanted to do something to raise money for research into the disease. read more

• Father's run to help meningitis research

  A LUDGERSHALL father who lost his daughter to meningitis, is backing the Meningitis Research Foundation's efforts to raise awareness of the blood-poisoning form of the disease. read more

• Police forces under threat of merger

  WILTSHIRE police force, the oldest rural force in the country, could be swept away in controversial new plans to set up super constabularies. read more

• Cash on offer for good cause

  Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire. read more

• Shared vision to shape city's future

  A LONG-TERM vision to take Salisbury forward into the next 20 years is to be created. read more

• Alcohol counselling scheme proves a hit

  AN alcohol counselling system is resulting in fewer people reappearing before Salisbury courts on drink-related offences, according to figures released this week. read more

• Record intake adds to memorable year

  IT has been a memorable year for pupils and staff at Salisbury's Wyvern College, principal Glynis Seddon told guests at the college's prize-giving ceremony. read more

• Nominate today

  TODAY marks your last chance to get nominations in for this year's People Awards and recognise the selfless work and courage of heroes from the community. read more

• Savage squirrel attacks girl, 15

  A SALISBURY mother has warned people to beware of squirrels after one of the bushy-tailed rodents attacked and bit her teenage daughter in a city park last week. read more

• Fears for disabled workers' factory

  WORKERS at a factory for disabled people fear their jobs are in jeopardy because a funding crisis is threatening its long-term future. read more

• Elderly to face 80pc fees hike

  HOUSEBOUND elderly people are facing an 80 per cent hike in the fees they pay for help at home, following drastic cuts in the social care services. read more

• Fitting final ride for biker Lofty

  Stephen VincentSTEPHEN Vincent will make his last journey not in a hearse but in a sidecar. read more

• Woman killed by hysterectomy op

  JEAN Evans died following a routine operation at Great Western Hospital, an inquest has heard. read more

• Cash on offer for good cause

  Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire. read more

• 'Thank you for all your help'

  THE hard work of volunteers from in and around Wiltshire has reached needy tsunami victims. read more

• Cash on offer for good cause

  Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire. read more

• Cash on offer for good cause

  Terry Anderson of Brimble Hill Special School with the horse he was able to ride thanks to a grant from the Gannett FoundationTHOUSANDS of pounds are up for grabs for charities in Wiltshire. read more

• Nelson's story comes to life

  WOOTTON Bassett library will hold a dramatic recreation of the battle of Trafalgar next month. read more

• Criminals target Salisbury Plain

  THE Ministry of Defence Police is urging motorists to take a "few sensible precautions" to protect their property from thieves when they park on Salisbury Plain. read more

On this day: Wiltshire Archive